The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lecompton Elem
Lecompton Elementary serves children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in the small, historic river town of Lecompton, roughly midway between Topeka and Lawrence. The school is part of Perry Public Schools, a district based in the nearby town of Perry, but Lecompton itself sits within Douglas County. The town is deeply tied to its pre-Civil War role as the territorial capital of Kansas, and today its quiet residential blocks and heritage sites give the community a distinctively rural, historically conscious character. The school building is located within town, while the district’s secondary schools are in Perry, so families with older children will be commuting.
The school enrolls a small student body for its grade span. The student population is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic and Black students and a small number identifying as two or more races or American Indian. A substantial portion of students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic mix of the community. Data on special education and English learner enrollment was not reported.
On the Kansas state assessment, results show a clear strength in English language arts. In both third and fourth grades, a majority of students scored at the proficient level or above. Math proficiency rates are lower, but the school’s overall performance across tested subjects and grades ranks in the top quartile relative to other districts in Douglas County, a position that suggests academic results are above the county midpoint. Because the school serves only through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate or high school outcome data to report.
No information was available about course offerings, extracurricular programs, disciplinary patterns, or staffing ratios. The district brief turned up no recent referendum, bond, curriculum overhaul, or other major changes in publicly reported sources, so the operating environment for families appears stable.
Housing values in the Lecompton area run above the statewide typical level, though the town’s population is very small and growth is minimal. Development activity centers on historic preservation rather than new subdivisions. The market leans toward homeownership, and the historic core offers a walkable stretch of landmarks including Constitution Hall and the Territorial Capital Museum, but daily commercial services are limited.
Lecompton Elementary offers a small-scale, rural elementary setting with solid literacy outcomes and a community anchored in local history. Families who want a close-knit school through the early grades and are comfortable with a longer commute to Perry for later schooling will find a calm, heritage-minded environment. The gaps in available data on programs and student support mean that parents may want to ask the school directly about enrichment, special services, and the transition path to middle and high school.
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